Apple Inc. (AAPL)

Negative net income growth while SONY stands at 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt would see a comparative disadvantage in bottom-line performance.

D&A growth of 33.33% while SONY is zero at 0.00%. Bruce Berkowitz would see a mild cost difference that must be justified by expansions.

Negative yoy deferred tax while SONY stands at 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt would consider near-term tax obligations but a possible advantage if competitor's deferrals become a burden later.

Working capital change of 720.51% while SONY is zero at 0.00%. Bruce Berkowitz would see a moderate difference that might affect near-term cash flow.

AR growth of 3557.14% while SONY is zero at 0.00%. Bruce Berkowitz would see a mild difference in credit approach that could matter for cash flow.

Inventory growth of 142.86% while SONY is zero at 0.00%. Bruce Berkowitz would see a moderate build that must match future sales to avoid risk.

Negative yoy AP while SONY is 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt would see quicker payments or less reliance on trade credit than competitor, unless expansions are hindered.

Negative yoy usage while SONY is 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt would see a short-term advantage in freeing up capital unless competitor invests effectively in these lines.

Growth of 27.50% while SONY is zero at 0.00%. Bruce Berkowitz would see a moderate difference that might reflect intangible expansions or partial write-offs.

Negative yoy CFO while SONY is 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt would see a disadvantage in operational cash generation vs. competitor.

CapEx growth of 29.03% while SONY is zero at 0.00%. Bruce Berkowitz would see a mild cost burden that must yield returns in future revenue or margins.

Negative yoy acquisition while SONY stands at 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt sees potential short-term cash advantage unless competitor’s deals yield big synergy.

Purchases growth of 48.95% while SONY is zero at 0.00%. Bruce Berkowitz sees a mild difference in portfolio building that might matter for returns.

Growth of 85.00% while SONY is zero at 0.00%. Bruce Berkowitz sees a moderate difference requiring justification by ROI in these smaller invests.

We expand invests by 273.21% while SONY is zero at 0.00%. Bruce Berkowitz sees a moderate outflow that must be justified by returns vs. competitor’s stable approach.

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Negative yoy issuance while SONY is 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt sees a near-term advantage in avoiding dilution unless competitor invests more effectively with the new shares.